Synonyms for ambiguous
32 synonyms for “ambiguous”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Ambiguous as in “equivocal”
adjective: open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
- equivocal
- vague
- indeterminate
- indistinct
- unclear
- undefined
- imprecise
- fuzzy
- murky
- turbid
- nebulous
- evasive
- indefinite
- problematic
- ambivalent
- ironic
- generic
- incoherent
- unsure
- puzzling
- questionable
- opaque
- indecisive
- capricious
- unintelligible
- misleading
- undefinable
Ambiguous as in “uncertain”
adjective: having more than one possible meaning
- uncertain
- enigmatic
- obscure
- unpredictable
- polysemous
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